Dr. Frank Nelson Giunta, DDS

Dr. Frank N. Giunta D.D.S. PA
Dr. Frank Giunta was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. After graduating from Plant High School, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology form the University of South Florida in 1969. Dr. Giunta earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1974.
Dr. Giunta holds active memberships in and supports a wide variety of professional organizations. He currently serves as an examiner for the Florida State Board of Dentistry.
Dr. Giunta provides a comfortable, caring, and relaxed environment while delivering the highest quality of dental care. For Dr. Giunta, dentistry is a real passion which is evidenced through his personal relationships with each and every patient.
EDUCATON:
University of South Florida, Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1969
Emory University School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery. 1974
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:
Ownership/operation of a fulltime general dentistry practice, 1974 – present
…PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Dental Association, 1976 - present
Florida Dental Association, 1976 - present
West Coast Dental Association, 1976 - present
Hillsborough County Dental association, 1976 – present
OFFICER POSITONS:
State of Florida Board of Dentistry, Examiner, 2007 – present
Florida Dental Association, Council on Dental Benefits, 2008 - present
Project Dentist Care, Board of Directors, Florida Dental Association, 2004 - present
Member, Pelican Dental Concepts Task Group, 2004 - present
Chairman, Florida Dental Association, Council on Dental Care, 1995 – 1999
Task Group on Health Systems Reform, Florida Dental Association, 1995 – 1998
Member, Florida Dental Association, Council on Dental Care, 1990 - present
Member, Florida Dental Association, Health Care Reform Task Group, 1995-1998
President, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1994
President Elect, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1993
Vice President, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1992
Secretary, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1991
Treasurer, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 1990
Chairman, West Coast Dental Association, Council on Dental Care, 1990 – present
Senior member, Hillsborough County Dental Association, Executive Council, 1989
Junior member, Hillsborough County Dental Association, Executive Council, 1988
Chairman, Hillsborough County Dental Association, Peer Review Committee, 1985-1988
PROFESSIONAL HONORARIUMS:
Dentist of the Year, Florida Dental Association, 1996
Lifetime Achievement Award, Hillsborough County Dental Association, 2007 -present
Florida Dental Association, Special Recognition Award, 1997
Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, International Honorary Dental Organization, 1992 – Present
Florida Dental Association Service Award - 2001
PELICAN DENTAL CONCEPTS:
Dr. Giunta - one of four dentists to conceive and formulate Pelican Dental Concepts, (Direct Assignment/Direct Reimbursement), a dental benefits plan endorsed by the Florida Dental Association - 1995